Are you ready for a new challenge as an analyst in an inspiring and dynamic environment? Are you fluent in Dutch and do you want to contribute to a society where animals and humans live together healthily? Then we are looking for you! We have an exciting vacancy with plenty of opportunities at WBVR in Lelystad, part of Wageningen University & Research.

We are seeking an enthusiastic analyst for the pre-analysis group DSU in the Diagnostics and Crisis Organization (DCO) department.

At DSU, you will receive all samples submitted for diagnostic research. As the national veterinary reference institute, we receive a wide range of samples for animal export, suspected notifiable diseases, animal disease monitoring, or scientific projects and research. You will register these samples in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and prepare them for transport to other laboratories within Wageningen Bioveterinary Research. This often involves pre-processing the samples. You will apply a comprehensive set of different preparation methods, such as processing organ material, swabs, and blood samples. Part of this pre-processing will take place within the High Containment Unit. A quality-oriented approach is very important in these tasks. You will be part of a close-knit team of approximately 6-8 people.

Initially, this is a temporary position for one year with the possibility of extension.
The Department The laboratories within the DCO department of WBVR are responsible for diagnostics related to monitoring and suspicions of notifiable viral and bacterial animal diseases, as well as performing export diagnostics. Quality is central in the execution of diagnostics and research. A large number of tests are accredited according to ISO17025. In addition to performing diagnostics, tests are developed, implemented, and validated. These activities are carried out by an enthusiastic and dedicated team of well-trained analysts.

For this position, it is important that you:

• Are fluent in Dutch
• Have a diploma a secondary vocational education or bachelor level
• Are quality-oriented
• Are proactive and flexible
• Can function well in a team
• Can handle stress during busy periods or animal disease outbreaks
• Are willing to work outside office hours during outbreaks and suspicions of animal diseases
• Are willing to be on call and work evening and weekend shifts if necessary
• Are willing to be flexibly deployed for work in other laboratories
• Are customer-friendly and customer-oriented

Please note: due to restrictions of immigration law, we cannot hire non-EU candidates.
The work will take place in buildings for which additional quarantine restrictions apply after leaving (based on EU regulations). This means that it is not allowed to keep cloven-hoofed animals. Additionally, for 72 hours after the work, it is not allowed to have contact with these animals or visit poultry production facilities.

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8,3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €2,388,- and €3,245,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 6). You will initially receive a one-year contract, which will be extended to an open-ended contract upon in mutual enthusiasm.

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

Wageningen University & Research

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

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We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.